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French Listening Practice: Cinderella

Listen to Cinderella, read aloud in easy French by a native speaker. Every word lights up as it is spoken, and the English translation is under each line, so you never lose track. Tap any word to translate it.

Cinderella

A2Folklore · 171 words · 1 min audio

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Cinderella is a poor young girl.

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She lives with her wicked stepmother and her two sisters.

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One day, the prince organizes a grand ball.

Belle-mère:, ! !

Cinderella, you can't go to the ball! You don't have a beautiful dress!

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Cinderella is very sad.

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She cries in the garden.

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Suddenly, her fairy godmother appears.

Marraine: , . ! !

Don't cry, my dear. I will help you! Abracadabra!

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The fairy transforms a pumpkin into a carriage.

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She gives Cinderella a magnificent blue dress and glass slippers.

Marraine:! !

Attention! You have to be back before midnight!

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At the ball, the prince dances with Cinderella all evening.

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At midnight, she runs towards the exit and loses a slipper.

Prince:! ?

Wait! What's your name?

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The next day, the prince searches for the young girl throughout the kingdom.

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Finally, he arrives at Cinderella's house.

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The slipper is perfect for her foot!

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They get married and live happily.

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How to Practice Listening with This Story

  • Listen once without reading. Look away from the screen and see how much you catch. Knowing the story already helps you fill the gaps.
  • Then listen while you read. Follow the highlighted words. You will start to hear where one word ends and the next begins.
  • Slow it down, then speed it up. Start at 0.75x if it feels fast, and work up to 1x or faster as the story becomes familiar.
  • Shadow a few lines. Press the play button next to a line, then repeat it out loud. It trains your ear and your pronunciation at the same time.